Go Away With … BettySoo

July 26, 2021May 13, 2023 Jae-Ha Kim

“My whole life, I have heard the word American as shorthand for white, Black and white Hispanic (or) Latinx,” said Nobody’s Girl singer/songwriter, BettySoo. “As a kid who never grasped fluency with the Korean language, I very much felt like a person without a homeland to claim and without a homeland to claim me. I have always felt like a Texan and an American, but as I get older, I become less convinced I will ever be seen as fully Texan nor American by others.”

Curious About KOCOWA? Take Advantage of Our Anniversary Discount!

July 20, 2021May 13, 2023 Jae-Ha Kim

KOCOWA’s celebrating its 4th Anniversary with a 25% discount on annual subscriptions. Now’s the perfect time to sign up and watch all three seasons of “The Penthouse,” “Taxi Driver” and the classic “Healer”!

“Space Sweepers” (승리호)

July 19, 2021April 19, 2023 Jae-Ha Kim

“Space Sweepers” has a lot of things going for it — great acting, cinematography, special effects. But once you’re done oohing and ahhing at the visual onslaught, it’ll sink in that what the film lacks is a cohesive storyline.

Go Away With … Tanaye White

July 16, 2021May 13, 2023 Jae-Ha Kim

Tanaye White has put aside her career in defense and aerospace to concentrate on modeling, which includes a photoshoot for Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue.

“Beyond Evil” (괴물)

July 15, 2021April 18, 2023 Jae-Ha Kim

“Beyond Evil” is one weird (in an interesting way) Korean series that centers on the search for a serial killer, who murdered multiple women — including the protagonist’s younger sister. Virtually all the major characters are suspects at one point or another, with damning evidence that has been carefully weaved into the storyline.

BTS Gives You “Permission to Dance”!

July 13, 2021May 13, 2023 Jae-Ha Kim

BTS will appear for two consecutive nights on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” They last visited the talk show in September 2020.

KOCOWA Celebrates 4th Anniversary with Top K-Entertainment

July 12, 2021May 13, 2023 Jae-Ha Kim

Happy 4th Anniversary, KOCOWA!

Stan Culture’s Ugly Habit: Making Things Up

July 9, 2021May 13, 2023 Jae-Ha Kim

It shouldn’t matter what language a group chooses to sing in. And yet, it has become a huge deal in K-pop, with some stans saying BTS are sellouts for singing their last three singles in English. I disagree, just as I defended Monsta X when they released an album sung all in English. But that’s not how some people chose to remember it.

Are you ready to get “LOUD” with PSY & JYP?

July 9, 2021May 13, 2023 Jae-Ha Kim

Are you watching PSY and JYP’s new series, “Loud”? At the end of this competitive series, two new K-pop boy groups will be formed!

Go Away With … Jaylen Barron

July 8, 2021July 8, 2021 Jae-Ha Kim

“I really feel like the pandemic gave me a chance to grow and get to know myself more,” said “Blindspotting” actress Jaylen Barron. “I’ve discovered things about myself that a year and a half ago I wouldn’t even think I would like or dislike.”